Barbara Soley (1938-2020)

SOLEY, LONEY, BUTLER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 10/27/2020 at 11:33:24

Barbara Loney Kapparos Soley, 82, long time resident of Dubuque, died peacefully, at home, Monday, October 26, 2020.

Barbara was born in Dubuque February 21, 1938 to Gladys and Kenneth Loney.

Barbara was the second of eight children and graduated from Senior High School in 1956.

Barbara worked for Flexsteel in Dubuque and Waxahachie, TX. She retired from Flexsteel while in Waxahachie and started her own business, Comfy Cushions. Barbara was an active softball player for the Dubuque Parks and Recreation league in her younger years.

Barbara loved tending to her yard work and keeping up with friends and family. Barbara, "Boss Nana", is survived by her three daughters, Dianna (Ron) Volkert, Jean (Paul Reinhardt) Kapparos, Carol (Kevin) Cochenour; five grandchildren Nikolas O’Neill, Jeremy (Courtney) Frye, Leslie (David) Stonskas Martin, Jacob Cochenour, Renee (Sam) Cochenour Degree; six great grandchildren Skyler Frye, Summer Frye, Xander Frye, Theodor Martin, Nora Martin, Remington "Remy" Degree; five brothers and two sisters Gerald (Marie) Loney, David “Butch” (Judy) Loney, Carol “Toots” (Clyde "Sonny") Adams, Allan “Cork” Loney, Jim (Carol) Loney, Donald “Gus” (Nancy) Loney, Marilee “Bits” Loney, several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Gladys Butler Loney, Kenneth Loney and her sister in-law Patricia (Gus) Loney. Barbara will be cremated and a celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. The family extends their deep appreciation to Dubuque Hospice personnel Kelli, Julie and Jenny, Dr. Freiburger, Dr. Janes, and her close loving neighbor, Rita Vogt.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Dubuque Hospice.

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